Drug

Paxil

Paxil is an antidepressant linked to birth defects and autism. Despite potential Paxil side effects, the drug is prescribed to thousands of pregnant women each year.

Introduced

1992

Treats

Depression and anxiety

Side Effects

Birth defects and autism

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An illustration of a gavel representing GlaxoSmithKline being found guilty of off-label ads in a fraud settlement.

GlaxoSmithKline Paid $3 Billion in Largest Fraud Settlement

Ashley Lombardo · October 12, 2016

GlaxoSmithKline was found guilty of off-label ads, hiding safety data and faulty price reporting in a billion-dollar drug fraud settlement.

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